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The Life of Muraoka No Tsubone (Tsuzaki Noriko), a "Loyal Lady" of the Late Edo Period, Trusted by Princess Atsuhime and Saigo

When you think of the Ooku, you probably imagine a messy relationship between women competing for the Shogun's favor. While there was certainly some bargaining involved, in reality, it seems that in many cases, political power struggles were more prevalent than favor. In particular, the "Shogunal Succession Issue" surrounding the succession of the 13th Shogun, Tokugawa Iesada, sparked heated debates that would later lead to notable uproars in th…
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When you think of the Ooku, you probably imagine a messy relationship between women competing for the Shogun's favor. While there was certainly some bargaining involved, in reality, it seems that in many cases, political power struggles were more prevalent than favor. In particular, the "Shogunal Succession Issue" surrounding the succession of the 13th Shogun, Tokugawa Iesada, sparked heated debates that would later lead to notable uproars in th…

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BUSHOO!JAPAN(武将ジャパン) broke the news in on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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